Fall Backpacking Gear List 2021 - 13.5 Pound Lightweight Loadout

[@MyLifeOutdoors]

Do you have any fall hiking plans? Where are you going? Hyperlite Southwest 3400: geni.us/UfxZ0 TNF Eco Trail Down 20: geni.us/6uCa Therm-a-rest NeoAir: geni.us/950XEty Nemo Hornet Elite 2p Tent: no longer available Helinox Chair Zero: geni.us/LR2hUH Mountain Hardwear Ghost Whisperer 2: geni.us/QPWBlc Melanzana Hoodie: geni.us/fo3Vt MSR Pocket Rocket: geni.us/raKi Toaks 650 ml Pot: geni.us/yMC4t Bear Canister: geni.us/mTL5uW9 Platypus Quickdraw Water Filter: geni.us/0CABg1c ZOLEO: geni.us/AOpo Med Kit: geni.us/DMqCt Petzl Headlamp: geni.us/t1xxqb

[@RoyceKitts]

Collegiate peaks something.

[@MyLifeOutdoors]

@@RoyceKitts I’ve never spent the night in that area…but it is beautiful. I hope you enjoy it.

[@richiedej8894]

Adirondacks, NY

[@MyLifeOutdoors]

@@richiedej8894 I was there a few years back. I’ve never hiked such steep trails before or since. Have fun!

[@ianharmon431]

I’m hoping to spend some time on the Tuscarora trail

[@ShortGuysBetaWorks]

We use canister stoves in the Himalaya, Alaska, the Andes, etc. and take them up high on the mountain. We typically use liquid fuel only at base camp where you cook for a lot of people. You are right that canisters perform poorly when they are cold, but us mountaineers and alpinists have a) made sure that we get the "winter blend" of isobutane mix, and b) - and far more importantly - we keep our canister in a jacket pocket close to our body while traveling/climbing. We can still fire them up in below-zero temps if we are careful.

[@TheMidnightModder]

In the first 8 seconds of this video I think you've just taught this newbie how to pack a backpack in the most understandable way possible. Thank you!!

[@JustinOutdoors]

Great list! Those HMG packs sure are slick looking.

[@alsmit5]

Yeah they’re a real conversation starter for better or worse

[@DoseofDirt]

Awesome video! Loved the intro! I'm impressed with the light weight after everything that went into that pack! 13.5 lbs for fall is pretty impressive! Thanks for sharing!

[@MyLifeOutdoors]

I was impressed it was that lite with my 3 pound sleeping bag. It’s hard switching from a quilt all summer. Need to get a lighter sleeping bag. 😅 thanks for watching!

[@DoseofDirt]

@@MyLifeOutdoors Hard to buy a new bag when the one you have still works! bags that work for fall can be EXPENSIVE if they are light, so I don't blame you for just sticking with what you have (my winter bag is currently 4 lbs... 😬😬😬)

[@KyleGraham19]

The pictures of the fall color I’ve seen over the last two weeks of CO are amazing! Really missed them last year with that early snow.

[@SummitSeeker546]

I keep my quilt, cocoon silk liner, pillow & pillow case, and sleeping shorts/shirt/socks in the Hyperlite Roll-Top Stuff Sack Large - 1.6oz. Love how this roll-top compresses everything down to a more packable size and gives it another protective layer of dyneema to ensure all my sleep gear stays dry… It’s worth the price!

[@jamesrobinson8997]

Great video. That opening alone is with the thumbs up.

[@inediblemangoes7797]

The beginning sequence was sick

[@MyLifeOutdoors]

It was fun to make. I had never tried that before. Thanks for watching

[@snapperpetta9145]

Thanks for the informative video. The only quibble I have is in regard to your sleeping bag and the garbage bag liner. I've always lined my sleeping bag's stuff sack with the garbage liner and then stuffed the sleeping bag into the stuff sack. This system allows for the stuff sack to protect the plastic bag from being punctured by gear being stuffed in the pack. Easy to do and the extra protection for your garbage bag liner is well worth the effort. That's all for now. Take care and until next time...be well

[@jeffreycarman2185]

7:10 interesting philosophy. I _always_ bring base layers and wear them to bed. I always have a dedicated insulated hat and base-layer gloves and socks that wear to sleep in. By wearing long-sleeve base layers, a hat, gloves, and socks I prevent my skin oils from soiling my sleeping bag and I can use a sleeping bag with lower temperature rating and still be comfortable. When it’s not that cold, I won’t bring mid-weight layers.

[@Stonepotwaffles]

It’s a beautiful year for this journey

[@trevoroconnor3518]

That intro was awesome!!!

[@ianteichert1145]

This channel will go big for sure. Super helpful reviews.

[@MyLifeOutdoors]

Thanks! I appreciate the encouragement!

[@christianb8228]

@@MyLifeOutdoors how dirty is your HMG southwest pack now?

[@aaronwissler4408]

Watching you pack your gear up makes me want to go out hiking. Pretty clear what I am taking and maybe I need some better rain gear.

[@MyLifeOutdoors]

Mr too! 🤣 thanks for watching!

[@justbeingmybestbob]

I just really enjoy your videos! As for the word 'cache'. When you are storing something (be it food or files in your computer) it is pronounced 'cash'. Think of a 'weapons cache'. Cachet, that is pronounced 'cash-ay" and it means prestige. Sometimes cashet is misspelled as cache or with the little mark above the ''e' (which YT won't let me do for some reason) thinking it's French, which it stems from a French root word (cacher), but now I digress. Hope that clears it up for you in your future videos (oh and if you are putting a stop to something it's 'quash' not 'squash', another of my little pet-peeves LOL) Thanks again, you've helped me a bunch.

[@Mote.]

I like the colors and design of your fleece hoodie

[@MyLifeOutdoors]

Thank you. I have a video about it: kzbin.info/www/bejne/hXeXnY2nZ7CCg8k

[@jeffreycarman2185]

5:18 I wouldn’t say a canister stove is “useless” at low temps. I’ve used canister stoves in sub-freezing temps and what can happen (but doesn’t always) is the pressure inside the can will decrease which maybe adds a few minutes to the cook time. One thing I’ve done to help mitigate this is I bring a little swatch of Mylar-covered bubble wrap to put under the canister to insulate the canister from the snow.

[@richiedej8894]

Nice Fall loadout. I had the exact same issue with my Toaks 550ml Ti mug. It was just shy of not being big enough for most meals i used it for, whether it was just boiling water or cooking soups in it. So I went ahead and got a Toaks 650ml mug and it made all the difference. The 650ml is my go to for any solo trips. I too pair it with the pocket rocket 2. On fast and light trips where every bit of weight counts, i pair the 650ml mug with a BRS stove. Your presentations in the videos are very natural - great job.

[@MyLifeOutdoors]

The shot of my 550 in this video was on top of the BRS stove. I’m leaving it behind this trip bc I want the regulator for the cooler temps. I’m glad to hear the 650 makes a big difference. The 750 seemed like more than I’ll need. Thanks for watching!

[@willek1335]

A tip for those who don't have the money to splurge, would be to add lukewarm to your dry meal, then mix it with boiling. Most of the time, this works fine.

[@KyleGraham19]

BTW, got the MLO (my life outdoors) shirts in the mail today! They’re soooo comfortable! Gonna get a lot of use around here. Great video today! Loved all the little bits of knowledge you threw in there, like where you put stuff in your pack. Super helpful! Thanks!

[@johnlindsay6465]

This is great for late two day outings maybe a week but I ain't going hold up for any longer. Good luck in that equipment holding up

[@johneason6540]

I'm with you, I carried wool long johns, never wore them. But I do remember one time wearing my rain pants to bed. It was the ticket to keep the body heat in. Thanks 😊 🙏

[@MyLifeOutdoors]

I’ve worn rain pants in camp many times to keep warm. But never to bed. Lol. How cold was it?

[@SummitSeeker546]

Love to see your 2022 gear load out… Expecting to see a new tent. Also check out the Jetboil Stash Stove & pot - 7.1oz. It boils a cup of water extremely fast combined with the small Fuel 100g(s) (24 boils w/Jetboil Stash)- 6oz. I used to carry the Snow peaks titanium cookset and lite stove with the medium sized fuel. It was slightly heavier and took much longer to boil water.

[@briansaucy4871]

When I stop hiking for the day, the first 2 things I want are my cook kit and my tent so I don't want them buried at the bottom of my pack. First I heat some water then add to my meal, into the cozy then set up my tent. Once tent and sleeping system in place the food will be ready to eat. Cheers

[@drumeshopeth]

I use the tuna can alcohol stove made with a tuna can and hole punch and a water bottle filled with denat or isopropyl. I also keep solid fuel tablets and foil windshield. Significantly cuts the weight of rocket stove gear and canisters. Also, Gatorade bottles hold as much as nalgene and weigh a lot less. Being lightweight does not have to cost a bundle.

[@RoyceKitts]

Fun. Love the opening animation.

[@OutsideComfortZone]

Great setup! Loved the intro stop motion scene! Have fun in Olympic!

[@MyLifeOutdoors]

Thanks. I may try some stop motion again in the future.

[@UrDoinItWrong]

I feel your pain with being a committed backpackers cache owner. Thankfully mine fits sideways in my big osprey

[@TheBlindGardener]

Really good video. I am happy to hear that you are coming to my state to backpack. Olympic national park is awesome place! Excellent gear load out. Might would want to double check on that rain gear. We are really starting that rainy season. I love the approach of that gear that works, using it for many years. Have a good trip!

[@MyLifeOutdoors]

I love Washington! I’ve been to North cascades and Rainer but never Olympic so I need to fix that. I’m hoping my rain gear is good. It wet out on me in Colorado this summer so I’ve re applied DWR to everything. But of course I’m hoping for good weather. Thanks for watching!

[@noahfowler386]

damn i love your little stop motion intro! thanks for the cool vid.

[@MyLifeOutdoors]

Thanks. That was my first ever attempt at stop motion. I was pretty pleased with the results. Thanks for watching!

[@hikebot]

Very nice set up, I tried a GG pack liner somehow put a hole in it first day ha..Decathlon fleece pants super cozy and light for those cold hikers!

[@MyLifeOutdoors]

I hear about Decathlon all the time. I need to check out some of their stuff. Thanks for watching!

[@kennethwilson8633]

Good looking gear have fun be safe.

[@MyLifeOutdoors]

Thanks!

[@joeso8114]

Great video. I hear great things about that pack, please leave a note on how you like it after the trip. Have fun on your trip.

[@theoutdoordogandhikinggirl]

Well, that's a nice kit! Great video. Enjoy the fall 🍁

[@putrescentcadaver]

I need to get a TI cook pot! Currently using 1.2L aluminum cup I got at the store for $2 last minute before a big trip I Bryce Canyon. I haven't done any proper backpacking in the last year, just car camping so haven't even had use for it recently.

[@MyLifeOutdoors]

You totally need one! And they arn't that expensive either. I love mine. Thanks for watching.

[@kennethclapp9713]

You’re gonna love that pack, I have the black and it’s still waterproof after 3 years

[@MyLifeOutdoors]

It seemed to let in a bit of moisture in the Olympics. (Rained for 4 days straight) but it wasn’t bad. I think I got more rain in my tent honestly. Thanks for watching!

[@mtadams2009]

Just wondering where is the pack made? Its between Hyperlight or Zpack. I know Zpack is made in the US and I will not pay over three hundred dollars for a pack made in China. Thanks

[@MyLifeOutdoors]

@@mtadams2009 To the best of my knowledge they are manufactured just outside of Portland Maine.

[@mtadams2009]

@@MyLifeOutdoors Thanks for getting back to me, its greatly appreciated. Enjoy that beautiful piece of gear.

[@kennethclapp9713]

@@mtadams2009 Hand built in Maine USA

[@aurtisanminer2827]

When I camp in the snow I’ll use the 4 season fuel canister. It’ll loose pressure but will still work well enough to boil water. I’ve tried the 3 season fuel while winter camping and had to sleep with the fuel in my bag so I could use it in the morning. Lol. Otherwise it lost so much pressure that my stove was about as powerful as a candle.

[@Stewbphoto]

Great video.. I have been thinking about that same pack

[@Mishi.michelle]

Do you plan on doing a winter layout?

[@Mote.]

Gear videos are fun

[@natebundy2407]

Have fun on your trip. I expect we'll get to see some beautiful footage on the channel when you return?

[@MyLifeOutdoors]

For sure! I’ve got two hikes planned. A 4 night and a short overnight. Looking forward to it. Thanks

[@fre3radic4l]

aight i got tired of the production value so i subd

[@GIRLplusDOGAdventures]

Loved the intro! Excited to see how well the HMG works for you. I tried switching to a ULA pack earlier this year and it just didn't work out for me. Was looking at the HMG as next attempt to get a ultra-light pack.

[@MyLifeOutdoors]

The intro was fun to do. I thought it would take a long time but really didn’t. I’m hopeful for the HMG. I’ll be talking about it I’m sure

[@putrescentcadaver]

For UL packs I knew I needed a full suspension so I went with LiteAF DCF that still has the aluminum stays but it's super lightweight and ridiculously comfortable. For slightly less weight savings and less cost there are X-Pac bags in the same style. The hip belts and shoulder harness are the highlight of my bag

[@justwannahike6218]

Hey nice video! Where did you end up on the peninsula? Washington is my home and hiking mecca! The Olympics are incredible. Doing a backpacking trip in the Hoh next month.

[@craigrobertson6082]

Great vid, but I almost passed out at two of the comments. (I'll preface that this is for me and from my experience.)1. No fuel in the morning. So, no coffee? No hot breakfast? Ever? Even in Fall / Winter. With instant porridge oats / coffee weighing next to nothing, I cannot understand why anyone would skip breakfast or hot coffee. Ever. 2. Long johns / base layers. Never leave home without them, all seasons. If your gear gets wet or you start to succumb to exposure, you are going to need another layer. You can also work that layer into your sleeping system if you want to bring a bit more lightweight bag.

[@MyLifeOutdoors]

I don’t drink coffee 🤷🏼‍♂️. And like to eat breakfast on the go. So I stick with bars. I brought long johns for years and I mean like 10 years or more and never once put them on. If I can’t get warm with all my the layers I do have and my sleeping bag then I guess I can’t get warm 😬. I sleep in my underwear and a shirt and prefer it that way.

[@djfglobal3377]

How much water are you starting with- assuming you have some spots lined up to filter some.. anyhow, Great video.

[@MyLifeOutdoors]

I just finished this hike (video coming this week) I started with one liter of water as there were plenty of places to filter more. I drank less on this hike than I normally do (mainly due to cool temps with highs around 50 F). I typically drink 2ish liters a day for a 7-10 mile hike with temps lower than 75ish F. More if it’s hot! You may drink more or less than I do. It’s better to have more water than be caught with no way to get more. Hope this helps. Thanks for watching!

[@djfglobal3377]

@@MyLifeOutdoors Really appreciate your opinion, thanks

[@DaveOffGrid]

Nice video Steven! Is the Platypus quick draw 3.4 ozs on your scale for just the filter? They advertise around 2 ozs on their site. Is the Nemo tent 2lbs all in with poles and stakes? Lmk how you like the Hyperlite! Becoming very popular. I was camping just outside Olympic in April and my gas can underperformed in temps in the low to mid 40s. I prefer alcohol if all I'm doing is boiling water.

[@MyLifeOutdoors]

You know I should have checked but it didn’t even occur to me. I believe that is with the 1 liter squeeze bag. I just pulled the weight off my spreadsheet when making the video. And yes the Nemo is 2lbs with poles and stakes. I ditch the extra guylines because I never use them. They are about an oz extra. I think they’re websites advertise the Nemo as 2lbs 1oz. What stove where your using when you had trouble?

[@DaveOffGrid]

@@MyLifeOutdoors Awesome thanks for checking into it! Always curious as a fellow content creator ;) haha. The quick draw is garnering a lot of attention lately. Amazing weight for that more premium Nemo offering! That's a great call out. I was using an Etekcity stove. So more budget friendly. Has a piezo igniter. Works very well normally but didn't handle the cold too well. Also, my can was cold too. Could tell when trying to shake it. I knew I had a bunch of fuel left but when it gets cold it doesn't swirl around as much when you move it back and forth.

[@JoeSmith-gp5dm]

Hyper lite makes good packs but from a price standpoint you can buy a granite gear crown vc 60 which is bigger and practically the same weight for $150 right now

[@bihlygoat]

I bring long underwear bottoms (usually Capilene light weight) to sleep in, since my pants may be wet and aren’t comfortable to sleep in. I usually bring a light base layer top too for sleeping in, since my shirts definitely get sweaty. One more note: good luck with the HMG pack. I used one for ONE trip (in Olympics coincidentally) before deciding to sell it. The hip belt slid down on me so easily that I cinched it to the point I actually got nerve damage that made one of my thighs numb for about a month. The hip belt in those just isn’t substantial or padded enough for a 55+ liter pack.

[@MyLifeOutdoors]

I typically sleep in my underwear and the shirt I hiked in. My wife, however, insists on a change of clothes to sleep in. My very first pack was UL. I had no idea what I was buying. It did the same thing but I was overloaded with close to 60 pounds. I’m hoping with a nice light pack maybe the HMG can swing it. Thanks for watching!

[@bihlygoat]

@@MyLifeOutdoors definitely everyone should bring what they use and not more. Sleep clothes for me is more about being dry instead of wearing sweaty clothes - not about being dirty or stinky. But it friends on the trip if course - will I get to camp with plenty of tine to dry off? Will I be hiking in rain gear? etc.

[@joshuamcarthur5018]

Good video but if you are required to bring a bear can shouldn’t you have a viable bear repellent/sidearm?

[@MyLifeOutdoors]

I think that is a reasonable expectation. But ironically it’s not required. Normally I would agree and include some bear spray. (See this video: kzbin.info/www/bejne/gJa8kmVrZdJridU ) I’m learning more about black bears specifically and there seems to be some evidence that bear canisters and conditioning black bears to not associate humans with food is enough to protect hikers. I didn’t take bear spray for the first time this summer because I couldn’t take it on my flight and didn’t want to drop $50 on a can for a single 4 day trip. I’m flying again this time and so I’m taking the chance that it will be ok. But not without a little anxiety. On a similar note Yosemite forbids bear spray AND REQUIRES bear cans. 🤷🏼‍♂️

[@joeso8114]

Bear spray is not needed if you are in black bear territory. In general, it's overrated. I backpack in the northeast and see tons of bears they really don't want anything to do with you other than getting your food. If you are backwoods in grizzly territory perhaps it's something to consider. Don't eat where you sleep and store your food properly for the area you are in, bear hang or canister depending on your location.

[@kpj5]

That’s a super weight!

[@Davejansma]

Great video. Thanks for sharing. How much extra does your food weigh in at?

[@MyLifeOutdoors]

The food we are taking on this trip is 7.7lbs for two people. I will carry close to 6lbs of that and my wife will carry the rest. That’s 4 days of breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Plus snacks. Water is 2.24lbs per liter. That puts both our packs with food, gear, and bear cans at about 22lbs each. Thanks for watching.

[@Davejansma]

@@MyLifeOutdoors thanks for the reply. My wife and I are looking at the ultra light route. Good to learn from others experience. Most of our hikes are 3 day two night hikes on Vancouver Island British Columbia Canada

[@huaweimate1419]

Hi Steve, how does that bear bucket helps if you yourself smell of food you cooked/ate? I'm from Russia and here we use to trow a few firecrackers when we set a camp. Hunters say that it's enough to keep the bear away for a day or so. As well as the fire itself, the smoke and the music. Stay safe!

[@MyLifeOutdoors]

My understanding is the residual smell of food on your clothes is minuscule. The main principle behind bear canisters is to keep bears from associating humans with food. If they smell the food but are never rewarded with food they will eventually disregard humans as a food source. But if they ever get access to human food they will become persistent and even aggressive toward humans and have to be put down. I recently got back from a trip (check out my Olympic NP video) where we had a bear in camp. But neither we nor our bear can was disturbed by the bear. In less popular areas bear cans are not necessary and you can simply hang your food. Popular areas like Olympic don’t allow this because too many people either don’t know how or don’t take the time to hang food properly. Hope that makes sense. Thanks for watching!

[@huaweimate1419]

@@MyLifeOutdoors thanks a lot! Wish you all the best!

[@Robert-Hessen]

thumbs up, nice and lightweight Equipment.... Greetings from Germany 🤜 🤛

[@MyLifeOutdoors]

Thanks for watching!

[@NancyandMako]

Great video !!! Thanks!!!!

[@Rico-Suave_]

Watched all of it

[@MyLifeOutdoors]

Thanks

[@MrHatetheplayer]

damn that hornet elite's pack size is crazy small

[@abelnunez-guerrero3832]

Great video 👍🏽 🏕

[@MyLifeOutdoors]

Thanks

[@things_are_iffy]

I wish I saw this before I went and bought my gear. I spent about $700 and had a base weight of about 26lb (including a bear can). Oh well, that was a while ago. I'm now looking to get more UL gear so I can be light weight with a bear vault (I'll always carry the bear vault).

[@derekhand7904]

The bear canister is ruff the whole trip besides the 20-40 minutes I save by not having to hang my food

[@MyLifeOutdoors]

Not hanging food is nice. As well as a small stool/table.

[@moiartarama]

Great video, Clear and concise! Editing is tasteful as well. I heard you said your going to hike Olympic? Olympic national park? I make silent hiking content covering that exact park! Cheers happy hiking. New Sub !

[@MyLifeOutdoors]

Yes Olympic NP. I forget there is a National Forest too. I’ll be sure to check out your content. Thanks for watching!

[@moiartarama]

@@MyLifeOutdoors Awesome, what hike are you doing? Thanks much appreciated!

[@ironhorsealpha]

I still can’t believe how controversial a freaking chair is for some people. Haha.

[@triiton4443]

Do you carry water? That's always the weight of my pack..btw..That pack looks great, I picked up an UL Chicken Tramper pack. Looking forward to swapping out my heavy Osprey 50

[@MyLifeOutdoors]

Yes. I carry about a liter of water at a time with the option to carry up to 3. Two smart water bottles and my platypus squeeze bag. Typically you don’t include water weight because everyone drinks different amounts and length of trip/location makes it hard to compare. So this loud out is everything except food, water and fuel. All those add about 10 pounds to this loadout.

[@MNmostly]

Just found your channel, excellent info! Outstanding job of making simple and complete tutorials. Totally agree with all your choices of gear, although I like a gravity water filter and prefer an alcohol stove. Happy hiking.

[@collinmc90]

Wow 13 pounds! last time I went hiking my bag weighed 30 and I thought that was decent haha. I'm so ready for some new gear though so thanks for the recommendations. I think a new tent and sleeping bag will save me the most weight.

[@achysprings]

13 pounds is without food or water so don't think you need your pack to 13lbs at the start of a trip!

[@hisandherscoaching]

@@achysprings right! he mentioned this trip is a four day trip. That’s not a trivial amount of food and I think most of us tend to carry at least 4 to 6 pounds of water at any given time.

[@sm00419]

That Melanzana Hoodie is super nice, but unless someone lives in CO or knows someone who does they are likely out of luck. They stopped online sales again and "don't expect to sell online again anytime soon".

[@MyLifeOutdoors]

Yeah, they were only selling online at the start of the pandemic. I have a whole video about Melanzana. They are hard to get your hands on for sure. I’m told Fayettechille is a great alternative.

[@tarekith]

Curious to know why you went with the HMG after getting the Mariposa. I debated between those two myself forever and ultimately went Mariposa for a bit better organization. Would love to hear your thoughts on the differences and what you like and don't like about both after you've used the HMG a bit.

[@MyLifeOutdoors]

Honestly I went with HMG because I could get it at REI and send it back if I don’t like it. After not being able to return the Mariposa I didn’t want to get in a similar situation with this pack. And I want to test it’s waterproof capabilities. Plus I’ve always thought I’d like them. Something about the white with black accents. Thanks for watching!

[@tarekith]

@@MyLifeOutdoors What didn't you like about the Mariposa? I find the sizing can be a little weird on it, there are times I feel like the torso length is a bit short for the sizing chart.

[@MyLifeOutdoors]

@@tarekith I actually got one that was too large for my torso. Part of it is my fault I asked my teenage daughter to measure my torso and I don’t think her heart was in it 🤣. It was barely two big and I didn’t really notice at first (or more accurately thought the next size down would be too small) my biggest complaint was the shoulder straps pinched my neck which can be caused by too large a pack. I actually think I would like it otherwise. It’s not perfect but I think it’s great. GG wouldn’t take it back since I had used it. 😞.

[@edanpc]

I don’t understand, I just saw one of your videos where you say a quilt is better overall period. Immediately after I’m watching this vid where you say you prefer a sleeping bag in the fall?! Please explain.

[@MyLifeOutdoors]

I changed my mind. This is an early video when I was still skeptical of quilts.

[@cosmokenney]

if you aren't brining "camp" clothes (long underwear), then what are you sleeping in?

[@alsmit5]

I have a hmg pack as well. Not waterproof. No match for rainy adks.

[@wedigcamping962]

What kind of weight will the food you pack into bear canister add.

[@MyLifeOutdoors]

The food we are taking on this trip is 7.7lbs for two people. I will carry close to 6lbs of that and my wife will carry the rest. That’s 4 days of breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Plus snacks. Water is 2.24lbs per liter. That puts both our packs with food, gear, and bear cans at about 22lbs each.

[@itstheadventureimtalkingab4016]

I don’t know dude , ima go with all this heavy stuff I got and see how that pans out. SatPhone SatGps.. Rifles ..ammo.. camping shit… (tent..sleeping bag,cooking stuff) clothing gear on me… food for 1 month or longer + my gold prospecting tools.. I’m preparing for next season

[@MyLifeOutdoors]

One MONTH of food? Have fun. If I’m staying out that long I’ll resupply once a week or so and save my back. Thanks for watching!

[@itstheadventureimtalkingab4016]

@@MyLifeOutdoors I’m now for sure looking into resupplying plans.good thinking

[@MyLifeOutdoors]

@@itstheadventureimtalkingab4016 for real! Are you doing a long trail or staying put mostly? I know lots of people will mail meals ahead of them to pick up at certain points along the trail.

[@itstheadventureimtalkingab4016]

@@MyLifeOutdoors Alaska’s interior(the last frontier Alaska)to look at some land I’m purchasing. And the nearest landing strip or lake is a good 30 mile hike either direction..Totally looking forward to that.being out of shape and all

[@jonschmitz7189]

Is that 16 lbs base weight then food and water?

[@MyLifeOutdoors]

Yes. 16 pound base weight. My portion of food and water will add another 9 pounds or so for a total of 25lbs.

[@lh3540]

Someone needs to redesign those bear cans, those things are ridiculous.

[@johnschmalbach8243]

A bit late. Nyloflume is NOT stronger than a contractor bag, they are made of polycro. I have burst Myloflume, I have never burst a 3mil compactor bags though and a true contractor bag is 6mil so that should answer your question. Save the money.

[@TheNypenfan]

I hate bear canisters so much that I just refuse to go places that require them. I even ditched my pack and went with a ULA pack that literally won’t accept any canister except the bear boxer (just in case really really want to go somewhere that does require them) lol.

[@MyLifeOutdoors]

I feel you. I hate them too. But I can’t stand not being able to see some of these places. Adirondacks police them pretty harsh. You had to have “the black canister” (like the one in this video) and we had at least 10 Rangers/Voulenteers ask us if we had one and what color it was. 😳

[@TheNypenfan]

@@MyLifeOutdoors oh I know! I live just south of the Adirondacks. It’s only “required” in the central high peak region, and “recommended” elsewhere. I did an overnighter loop on Marcy, skylight, gray, colden….and got stopped twice. Mostly I go west or east of the high peaks though. Less people, no canister, and you can have a fire if you want to.

[@joeso8114]

I hate how you have to pack the food so carefully in it the first night because of the space. But it's not that bad really once you get used to it. The boxer is a great little canister. I love the high peaks area and will gladly carry it. No winter BP there for me, because of no fires, true that.

[@TheNypenfan]

@@joeso8114 I always empty the contents from the freeze dried meals into a freezer bag and write the directions on it before I pack it. Saves a lot of room in the canister.

[@joeso8114]

@@TheNypenfan That's a good tip. I mostly bring meals I dehydrate myself so not so much an issue. But you are right, the pre-packaged meals do come in bulky bags.

[@neemancallender9092]

please flash metric measurements

[@gravy9587]

No electronics?

[@flybyguy1450]

No spare socks?!

[@blop507]

I can feel your beard tickling be through the mic lol

[@MyLifeOutdoors]

I don’t even notice my beard anymore

[@brettwentz6844]

After years of trying to lighten my pack, how dare u say add a chair? and last weekend while campin in Lafayette IN. fest of the hunters moon* awesome event* It rained at night and grass was wet. Oh how that extra pound was worth every mile i carried it and not have to sit in wet grass

[@MyLifeOutdoors]

Haha! I love my chair. I know it’s possible to get under 10 and still bring it but I’m not there yet. But someday I’m going to try! Thanks for watching!

[@ianroberts5683]

WHY IS THAT PACK SO EXPENSIVE ITS JUST A ROLLTOP BAG WITH SOME MESH ON THE OUTSIDE

[@fxt701]

Uncanny valley

[@tonywillingham8109]

Dump that ridiculously heavy bear can and you've got something,

[@MyLifeOutdoors]

Oh believe me I do every chance I get. But sometimes it’s required 🤷🏼‍♂️

[@mysticjedi6730]

Dude dude dude, your doing it all wrong. My british tactical molle belt and fireforce buttpack with utility pouches keeps all the weight on my hips and back open. It feels like I carry nothing at all. And no sweaty back from backpack. Just small yoke, an h harness. How about no weight on back at all? For day hikes nothing beats it! Jokes...

[@robbystafford8273]

nylofume

[@MyLifeOutdoors]

My mistake.